constitute in WordNet English dictionary

1. create and charge with a task or function
   "nominate a committee"
   appoint  name  nominate  constitute 
   
2. form or compose
   "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army"
   constitute  represent  make up  comprise  be 
   
3. set up or lay the groundwork for
   "establish a new department"
   establish  found  plant  constitute  institute 
   
4. to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
   "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"
   form  constitute  make